Business Support Manager

Lead operations. Strengthen strategy. Enable excellence.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and strategic School Business Support Manager to play a pivotal role in the operational success of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional who thrives on responsibility and impact - someone who understands that outstanding education is underpinned by exceptional systems and meticulous compliance.

Working closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and School Stakeholder Committee, you will lead the strategic and operational management of school business administration. From Operations and resource management to HR processes, GDPR compliance and site oversight, you will ensure that the school runs smoothly, efficiently and in full alignment with Trust guidance and statutory requirements. Your expertise will directly support school improvement priorities, enabling leaders and teachers to focus on delivering the highest standards of education.

This role requires a proactive and solution‑focused leader who can manage people, systems and projects with confidence. You will line manage administrative staff, oversee key operational functions including but not limited to Arbor and data management, support recruitment and compliance processes, and provide accurate, timely guidance to senior leaders. At its heart, this role is about safeguarding standards and in the welfare of children and young people.

If you are a strategic thinker with strong organisational acumen, excellent communication skills and a commitment to excellence in education, we would love to hear from you.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Park School is a beautiful primary and middle school (Reception – Year
8) in the heart of Frome, neighbouring Victoria Park. Our school is graded as good with outstanding in behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and personal development.

Avanti Park is a non‑faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. Staff find Avanti Park to be a wonderful place to work, with warm, friendly relationships underpinning a calm and joyful atmosphere, (OFSTED).

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning

“When I stepped into Avanti Park, the first thing I noticed was that they don’t just talk about valuing the whole child. It’s evidenced by discussions around spirituality within lessons and PSHE, its lived through assemblies, conversations with children and yoga lessons that help children focus on what’s important to them. All of this tied together showed me it’s not just a sound bite that we care about the whole child;

it’s about giving them the tools to embody that daily,” - Simon Goldsworthy, Key Stage 2 Lead.

• Be responsible for advising the senior leadership team and the SSC on various matters to ensure the smooth running of the school.
• Be responsible for the submission of relevant information to Senior Leadership Team, the SSC and outside agencies e.g. DfE, LA.
• To promote and support the administrative work of any extended school activities making arrangements for school based activities.
• To ensure that all paperwork and monies for school trips is completed
• Design, create, develop and maintain policies as appropriate.

Avanti exists to help each person become a well‑rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well‑being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme

• Relevant Management Qualification or significant experience
• Qualification in School Business Management or other relevant area
• Experience of managing and leading staff
• Ability to analyse,…